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Barbörukapella - the Chapel of St. Barbara in Kapelluhraun in SW-Iceland

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Barbörukapella - the Chapel of St. Barbara in Kapelluhraun in SW-Iceland

In my last travel blog, I showed you several churches in Iceland and told you about the folklore and stories associated with them, such as the votive Strandarkirkja church. But did you know about the chapel in the Kapelluhraun lava field in the Great-Reykjavík area? It is called Barbörukapella - the Chapel of St. Barbara, and we have no idea how old it is. Top photo: Standing by the entrance to Barbörukapella chapel Barbörukapella chapel is opposite the road from an aluminum smelter - old meets new The reconstruction of the old chapel is located on the top of a lava mound, opposite t

The holy Strandarkirkja Church in South Iceland - Iceland's Miracle Church

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The holy Strandarkirkja Church in South Iceland - Iceland's Miracle Church

In this travel blog, I am going to show you the lovely Strandarkirkja church - Iceland's miracle church. Strandarkirkja is a well-known votive church, and there are many accounts of miraculous answers to prayer associated with it. Many people have pledged to Strandarkirkja church - I included - and once it was one of the wealthiest churches in my country, with votive offerings coming in from people from all over Iceland. Top photo: Strandarkirkja church Inside Strandarkirkja church And not only Icelanders, as word got out, with pledges and votive offerings now coming in from abroad a

Huldumannssteinn í Reykjavík - The Elf Rock in Reykjavík, the Capital City of Iceland

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Huldumannssteinn í Reykjavík - The Elf Rock in Reykjavík, the Capital City of Iceland

In my travel blogs through the years, I have shown you many rocks and places where the Hidden people of Iceland live. Our folklore is filled with stories about encounters with the Hidden people of Iceland, together with whom we inhabit Iceland. The hidden population of Iceland is elves, dwarves, and other supernatural beings who cannot be seen unless they want us to see them. Sometimes children can see the hidden people, and when I was 4-5 years old, I saw an elf, and he got equally startled as I was - and disappeared. I have travelled all over Iceland to visit elf locations, but there is

Beautiful sunset at Eldvörp Row of Craters on the Reykjanes Peninsula in SW-Iceland

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Beautiful sunset at Eldvörp Row of Craters on the Reykjanes Peninsula in SW-Iceland

In my last travel blog, I showed you the geothermal area at Ölkelduháls, which was all lit up by the setting sun. In this travel blog, I am going to show you another area where the earth is boiling - the Eldvörp row of craters in SW-Iceland, which we visited by sunset. The steam, the total stillness, and the orange rays of the sun created a very mystical atmosphere. Top photo: Sunset at Eldvörp In the distance, you can see the steam from the Gunnuhver hot spring Eldvörp is a long row of craters, stretching for approximately 10 km. And the lava flow by Eldvörp is called the Eldvar

The colourful Geothermal Areas by Mt. Ölkelduhnúkur and Ölkelduháls in South Iceland

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The colourful Geothermal Areas by Mt. Ölkelduhnúkur and Ölkelduháls in South Iceland

One of my favourite things to do in Iceland when the sun is shining is visiting the geothermal areas. There is one geothermal area in South Iceland, by Ölkelduháls and Ölkelduhnúkur, which I had meant to visit for many years. See also: A Local's Favourite Geothermal Areas in Iceland. But we were always in a hurry when visiting the towns of Hveragerði and Selfoss, or when going further east and returning home late, so we always passed the sign Ölkelduháls on the Hellisheiði heath, saying, "We must visit this geothermal area soon." The beautiful new center in Selfoss town We finally succ

The Farmer at Reynistaður and the Elf who built the Reyniskirkja Church - Icelandic Folklore

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The Farmer at Reynistaður and the Elf who built the Reyniskirkja Church - Icelandic Folklore

In this travel blog, I am going to show you Reyniskirkja church in South Iceland, where an elf supposedly built a church some 1,000 years ago. The elves are a part of the hidden people of Iceland, with whom we live in peace and harmony, given that we show them respect and kindness. They only appear to us if they want us to see them. Top photo: inside Reyniskirkja church Reyniskirkja church was consecrated in May 1946 Those of you who read my travel blog know that I love folklore and elf stories. In my last two travel blogs, I showed you folklore that was supposed to have taken place i

Dansinn í Hruna - The Dance in Hrunakirkja church upcountry in South Iceland - Icelandic Folklore

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Dansinn í Hruna - The Dance in Hrunakirkja church upcountry in South Iceland - Icelandic Folklore

In my last travel blog, I showed you Skinnastaðarkirkja church in NE-Iceland and told you about the strange happenings in that church, which we read about in our folklore. Very similar folklore tells us about Hrunakirkja church, upcountry in South Iceland. Top photo: Hrunakirkja church Inside Hrunakirkja church I found this folklore in Þjóðsögur Jóns Árnasonar - the Compilation of Folklore of Jón Árnason, Volume II, page 11. It is called Dansinn í Hruna or the Dance at Hruni. I translated it into English, but also found out that there is an English translation on the information s

The beautiful Skinnastaðarkirkja Church in NE-Iceland - Icelandic Folklore

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The beautiful Skinnastaðarkirkja Church in NE-Iceland - Icelandic Folklore

At Skinnastaður in NE-Iceland, you will find a beautiful church, Skinnastaðarkirkja. It was built in 1854 and is a true gem - wait until you see how colourful it is on the inside. This church is very close to some of Iceland's natural gems, including the Ásbyrgi nature reserve and Jökulsárgljúfur canyon, which are my favourite locations in Iceland. Icelandic folklore tells of strange events that have occurred in this church. Top photo: Skinnastaðakirkja church Inside the colourful Skinnastaðarkirkja church My great-great-grandfather, Benedikt Kristjánsson (1840-1915), served as a mini

The lovely Stokkseyri Village in South Iceland - the Home of the Wildlife Museum, Turf Houses and Kayaking

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The lovely Stokkseyri Village in South Iceland - the Home of the Wildlife Museum, Turf Houses and Kayaking

Stokkseyri is a lovely little village in South Iceland, close to Eyrarbakki village, which I have told you about in another travel blog. These two little villages are often overlooked by travellers who don't know they exist and stick to Ring Road 1 on their travels in South Iceland. But this detour from Ring Road 1 is well worth it, as, in both these villages, which are right by the sea, you will see beautiful old houses and several museums. Top photo: one of the colourful houses in Stokkseyri village Stokkseyrarkirkja church Stokkseyri is the village in Iceland, often referred to as

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Barbörukapella - the Chapel of St. Barbara in Kapelluhraun in SW-Iceland

The holy Strandarkirkja Church in South Iceland - Iceland's Miracle Church

Huldumannssteinn í Reykjavík - The Elf Rock in Reykjavík, the Capital City of Iceland

Beautiful sunset at Eldvörp Row of Craters on the Reykjanes Peninsula in SW-Iceland

The colourful Geothermal Areas by Mt. Ölkelduhnúkur and Ölkelduháls in South Iceland

The Farmer at Reynistaður and the Elf who built the Reyniskirkja Church - Icelandic Folklore

Dansinn í Hruna - The Dance in Hrunakirkja church upcountry in South Iceland - Icelandic Folklore

The beautiful Skinnastaðarkirkja Church in NE-Iceland - Icelandic Folklore

The lovely Stokkseyri Village in South Iceland - the Home of the Wildlife Museum, Turf Houses and Kayaking

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